The Rhythm of Literacy Beyond the Page: Research, Language and Results.
Read Write Rhyme is a professional learning experience where evidence-informed literacy instruction meets creativity and engagement.
Educators explore practical strategies for strengthening reading, writing, oral language, vocabulary, comprehension, and foundational literacy through music, storytelling, spoken word, visual arts, and multimodal texts. Designed to support school improvement goals and identified student needs, the conference gives educators classroom-ready strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen literacy instruction and student outcomes.
Aligned with Georgia ELA Standards (GSE-ELA)
What You'll Experience
Hands-On Workshops
Immersive sessions led by practitioners using hip-hop pedagogy to transform literacy instruction.
Peer Collaboration
Connect with educators across Georgia and beyond who are reimagining what literacy looks like.
Hip-Hop Pedagogy
Evidence-based strategies rooted in culturally responsive teaching that meet students where they are.
Standards Alignment
All sessions mapped to Georgia ELA Standards (GSE-ELA) so you leave with classroom-ready tools.
A Unique Approach to Literacy Learning
Unlike Any Other Literacy Conference
The Read Write Rhyme Conference integrates three pillars that set it apart from traditional professional learning events.
Literacy Theory Grounded in Research
Sessions are rooted in the Science of Reading and culturally relevant pedagogy — evidence-based practices that honor both the research and the learner.
Practical Classroom Application
Every session is tied to Georgia Milestones and iReady data — so you leave with strategies you can apply on Monday morning.
Real-World Hip-Hop Frameworks
Informed by Hip Hop Essentials and Hip Hop Elite frameworks — bringing authentic cultural context into literacy instruction.
Who Should Attend
This conference is designed for educators at every level who are ready to make literacy instruction relevant, meaningful, and connected to the lives of their students.
K-12 Educators
Bring culturally responsive literacy strategies directly into your classroom and watch engagement transform.
Register Now →College Professors
Explore hip-hop pedagogy frameworks for higher education contexts and prepare the next generation of teachers.
Register Now →School Leaders
Build a school culture where every student's voice is a literacy tool and a pathway to academic success.
Register Now →This Year's Theme
Precision. Revision. Voice.
"We must work to create schools where students are not just consumers of knowledge, but producers of it."
This year's theme challenges educators to treat student voice as both curriculum and craft.
What Educators Are Saying
Hear directly from school leaders and educators who have experienced the Read Write Rhyme Conference.
DeKalb County Principal
Principal, DeKalb County School District
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Henry County Principal
Principal, Henry County Schools
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Douglas County Instructional Leader
Instructional Leader, Douglas County School System
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Georgia Charter School Association Superintendent of the Year
Superintendent of the Year, Georgia Charter School Association
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Event Details
Date
Saturday, March 13, 2027
Location
Genesis Innovation Academy, 1049 Custer Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Registration Fee
$100 per attendee
What's Included
Full-day workshops, session materials, and lunch
Frequently Asked Questions
Call for Proposals
Are you a practitioner, researcher, or educator with a session idea rooted in hip-hop pedagogy or culturally responsive literacy? We want to hear from you.
Ready to Transform Your Practice?
Join educators from across Georgia on March 13, 2027 for a day of learning, collaboration, and culturally responsive teaching.